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Mitchell Corn Palace Festival Turns Small Profit After Big Entertainment Investment

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell’s Corn Palace Festival ended with a modest profit this year—just under four thousand dollars—but city leaders say they’re optimistic about the future. The city spent about a hundred thousand more on bigger-name entertainment, including Justin Moore and Bret Michaels. While ticket sales didn’t meet expectations, Mayor Jordan Hanson says the investment was worthwhile and points to new upgrades—like fifteen hundred brand-new seats in the Corn Palace—as signs of progress. Officials say with better marketing and continued community support, the festival’s best days are still ahead. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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